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as in fight
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
passing the medical licensing exam was an uphill battle, but she succeeded
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as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
a battle between rival gangs left two people lying dead on the street
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as in field
active fighting during the course of a war
soldiers who desperately wanted to forget the horrors that they had witnessed in battle
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the chess game was a real battle between two of the world's best players
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as in to fight
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the two armies battled each other for control of the bridge
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as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must battle hunger and poverty wherever they exist
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Recent Examples of battle
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Amid his ongoing legal battles with President Donald Trump’s administration, Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced the results of Operation Coast to Coast, a nationwide human trafficking effort to share intelligence, identify victims and arrest perpetrators.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025
Matt O'Brien, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
Between battling global emergencies involving nuclear weapons, Greta and Luke discuss the perils of aging.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 12 June 2025
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Noun
Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ and talk show host, has died after a six-year battle with breast cancer.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Amid his ongoing legal battles with President Donald Trump’s administration, Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced the results of Operation Coast to Coast, a nationwide human trafficking effort to share intelligence, identify victims and arrest perpetrators.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
Cracking open the vaults to centuries-old tomes could be a data bonanza for tech companies battling lawsuits from living novelists, visual artists, and others whose creative works have been scooped up without their consent to train AI chatbots.
—Matt O'Brien, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
Between battling global emergencies involving nuclear weapons, Greta and Luke discuss the perils of aging.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battle
Noun
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The Panthers are ready for a fight in this series, always, wherever.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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Another case is Egypt and Ethiopia, and their fight over a massive dam that is having an effect on the magnificent Nile River.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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One skirmish involved the arrest of a union leader, David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union of California, who said he was injured and detained by ICE.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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Alongside Israeli military drills, stalled diplomatic talks, and proxy skirmishes, these hostile warnings signal a dangerous escalation.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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At the same time, the Royals grounds crew raced to the field to put on the tarp.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Ohio State Buckeyes players stand on the field after a game against the Indiana Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Nov. 23, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Rivals follows the rivalry between an old money MP, Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Tony, Lord Baddingham (David Tennant), who clash over control of a fictional independent TV station in the 1980s.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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According to a report from TMZ Sports, the on-screen rivalry has become deeply personal.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Right now, governments and organizations are developing competing standards and platforms, and without alignment, fragmentation could slow progress.—
Steven Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Diogo Jota’s minutes would take a hit should Wirtz cement his place there, while Diaz would return to primarily competing for the starting left wing role with Cody Gakpo.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Because then all of a sudden you’re faced with all of these different philosophies and traditions.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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One university, Oregon, is already facing an existing Title IX class action lawsuit that includes claims of inequitable treatment related to NIL opportunities and resources.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Eight engines, four water tenders, two helicopters, two dozers and two hand crews have been combating the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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The Special Investigations Division’s Child Exploitation Prevention Unit conducted an undercover operation to combat online child exploitation, Boisvert said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot more vocally opposed pension sweeteners during her term, including a last-ditch attempt to convince Pritzker to veto firefighter pension legislation that was projected to add between $18 million and $30 million to the city’s annual bill.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Local Democratic leaders had opposed the move, accusing the Republican president of fueling the disorder.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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“Battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battle. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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